Nepal uncovers 135 compromised government email accounts after joining global breach tracker
Summary
At least 135 official Nepal government email accounts under the nepal.gov.np domain have been compromised in data breaches, exposing sensitive records and fueling phishing scams. Nepal’s cyber authorities have joined Have I Been Pwned to track leaks and strengthen monitoring across government systems.
Key Points
- At least 135 official government email accounts under the nepal.gov.np domain have been compromised in multiple data breaches.
- Nepal has joined Have I Been Pwned so authorities can track when official credentials are leaked and notify affected departments faster.
- The National Cyber Security Centre says it is using dark web monitoring, security logging systems and vulnerability testing to strengthen defenses.
- Phishing campaigns have impersonated top government and police officials, while outdated systems and human error remain major security risks.
